rebuttal
/rɪˈbʌtl/
re · but · tal
rɪ · ˈbʌt · l
English Definition
n. refutation; counterargument; denial
Significado en Español
refutación, réplica
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bác bỏ, lời phản bác
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re- (back) + butt (refute) + al → rebuttal.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for “rebuttal”: After the debate, John offered a strong rebuttal to his opponent''s claims.
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A
Agreement
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B
Denial
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C
Confirmation
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D
Contradiction
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D — Contradiction.
“rebuttal” means n. refutation; counterargument; denial
Common questions about “rebuttal”
What does “rebuttal” mean?
rebuttal — n. refutation; counterargument; denial. In Chinese: 反驳，辩驳.
How do you pronounce “rebuttal”?
rebuttal is pronounced /rɪˈbʌtl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · but · tal.
Is “rebuttal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rebuttal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rebuttal”?
re- (back) + butt (refute) + al → rebuttal.
